Cat in the Hat Triple Birthday

Party Recap

This party was planned extremely fast and on a super tight budget. I love how it came out and I especially love that the birthday boy had a blast! I was afraid of doing all that work and him not enjoying it, after all it was HIS party!

Word of advice: give the baby a nap right before the party ;) he'll wake up refreshed and ready to enjoy!

Guests

Location

Date

Party Helpers

Me

Cristy

Cake designer

She is amazing! She outdid my expectations and put up with all my craziness and last minute changes. I recommend her to anyone who needs a great looking and tasting cake!http://www.sweettreatsbycristy.com/

My family

Overall

Thank you for running errands, looking after the baby and taking orders from me, I know it wasn't easy but it is really appreciated!

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24 comments

Jenni B
wrote:

The Centerpieces are UNBELIEVABLY cute! The goldfish just makes me happy!

Sep 16, 2010

Elizabeth S
wrote:

I just love the idea where did u get the hat from ?

Mar 19, 2011

Amy R
wrote:

Thank you. I used the containers from baby puffs and covere them with felt to look like the hat. I put some rocks in so they wouldn't topple over in case of wind ;)
Hope that helps!

Mar 19, 2011

Elizabeth S
wrote:

where did u purchase the plates?

Jun 08, 2011

Amy R
wrote:

At my local party city :)

Jun 08, 2011

Cece
wrote:

this centerpiece is soooo amazing! it's by far, the best seuss-themed centerpiece i have seen!

Jul 08, 2011

Cece
wrote:

love your setup! what are the things on top of the plates?

Jul 11, 2011

Amy R
wrote:

Thank you! It was super fun thinking of ideas to incorporate the book in everything I could

Jul 12, 2011

Amy R
wrote:

I collected baby food jars and filled them with red sour candy for the guests then glued the same blue boa from the fish bowls to the lids of the jars to mimic Thing 1 and Thing 2's hair =)

Jul 12, 2011

Cece
wrote:

I'm sorry, I have to ask... how did you get the felt around the the puff container, glue? and was it hard to get the brim of the hat at the top?

Jul 18, 2011

Cece
wrote:

I'm sorry, I have to ask... how did you get the felt around the the puff container, glue? and was it hard to get the brim of the hat at the top?

Jul 18, 2011

Amy R
wrote:

My glue gun is my best friend, after I glued all the stripes I cute a big circle and cut an X in the middle of the circle. I glued each V to the inside of the container and it helped to give the brim some movement too. Its really easy to do =)
Don't put too much glue since its hot it can burn through the container, hope it helps!

Jul 21, 2011

Donyell W
wrote:

where do you find the blue boa...been lookin for awhile

Jul 22, 2011

Donyell W
wrote:

are those real goldfish...love it

Jul 22, 2011

Donyell W
wrote:

i have never seen nothing done like this before..im loving all your ideas...cant wait to throw my sis babyshower...thanks

Jul 22, 2011

Amy R
wrote:

I found the boa at a local warehouse for around $1 but I've seen them at Michaels for $9.
Yes they are real goldfish =) Thank you!

Jul 22, 2011

Amy R
wrote:

You're welcome glad to help =)

Jul 22, 2011

Al Grace M
wrote:

When you glued the felt to the container, Did you cover it in red felt and Then put the white stripes over it?

Aug 25, 2011

Amy R
wrote:

I was on a strict budget so I actually cut each strip and glued it one by one to save felt, I ended up spending $.50 on each container, but if you're not so tight I guess it'll be easier to do it that way =)

Aug 25, 2011

Elizabeth S
wrote:

where did you purchase the cat in the hat label

Nov 17, 2011

Mel M
wrote:

Outstanding! The fish is over the top (and I LOVE IT!)

Dec 02, 2011

Glenda G
wrote:

what do you have on top of the plates? I love that fuzzy touch on top ;-) Great ideas!!!

Jul 16, 2012

Glenda G
wrote:

where did you get these cool bags?

Jul 16, 2012

Amalia G
wrote:

Your centerpieces are so ADORABLE!! How did you make or buy the hats at?